How far is Rockford, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Rockford, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Woodbury.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jansen Avenue Southeast
4.4 mi · 11 min · Jansen Avenue Southeast
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Continue on River Road Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
59 m · 4 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1214 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
42 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
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33.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Rockford and 71.1 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Mora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 116.05 mi (186.77 km).
#1 Rockford
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,377 |
| Coordinates | 45.0883000, -93.7344100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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